Attorney Recruiting Manager

We’re seeking a proactive Attorney Recruiting Manager to join our high‑performing team at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. In this role, you’ll own the full recruitment lifecycle for attorneys across the firm, with emphasis on lateral associates and student recruitment.  The manager will blend data‑driven strategy, market intelligence, and team leadership to deliver a consistent, high‑touch candidate experience that strengthens our talent pipeline and supports firm growth.

The ideal Manager brings 5+ years of recruiting experience in a national or international law firm and thrives in a fast-paced environment.  The manager will work alongside the Senior Manager to design and execute a proactive recruitment plan, while delivering best-in-class service to internal and external stakeholders.  Project leadership, superb relationship management, and superior service standards are essential in this role. The primary responsibilities, qualifications, and capabilities for this role include the following:

 

Lateral Associate Recruitment

• Serve as a trusted “face of the firm,” driving a premium candidate experience and representing the firm with professionalism to candidates, agencies, and the broader legal community.
• Own full‑cycle lateral associate recruiting: intake, sourcing, screening, interview management, candidate communication, feedback synthesis, offer development, and onboarding.
• Build proactive pipelines for priority practices; partner closely with hiring partners and leadership to clarify staffing needs and growth objectives.
• Maintain strong relationships with select external recruiters; negotiate terms, track performance, and ensure quality submissions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor moves, and compensation patterns; translate insights into sourcing strategies and actionable recommendations.
• Oversee compliant documentation and data hygiene across ATS tools; generate recurring dashboards and analytics to inform decision‑making.

Student Recruitment

• Lead the student recruitment program. Manage OCI calendars, select attorney interviewers, and coordinate call‑backs.
• Cultivate relationships with Career Services at target schools; steward firm profiles (NALP, Vault, Chambers) and ensure timely completion of surveys.
• Design and manage a high‑impact Summer Associate Program: orientation, training, evaluations, events, and conversion processes.
• Track student‑recruiting outcomes; assess yield, acceptance drivers, and program ROI to refine strategies each season.
• Develop plan for skills mapping to coincide with practice group needs.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop Recruiting Coordinators/Specialists; establish service standards, and continuous‑improvement routines.
• Provide training, oversight, and guidance on tools, process excellence, and candidate communications; model discretion and confidentiality.
• Drive cross‑team projects that elevate the recruiting function; foster collaboration and strong relationships with attorneys and business professionals.

Qualifications & Capabilities

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 5+ years of attorney recruiting or talent management experience in a multi‑office law firm or professional‑services environment; 2+ years of people‑management preferred.
• Proven success running high‑volume, full‑cycle legal recruiting with exceptional organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Strong consultative communication skills—able to influence senior stakeholders and deliver candid, data‑backed recommendations.
• Proficiency with ATS/CRM systems (e.g., VI Recruit, FloRecruit, or similar), LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft 365; disciplined approach to data integrity and reporting.
• High discretion handling confidential information; calm under pressure and adaptable to last‑minute changes.

 

This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. The salary ranges for this position vary depending on the geographic location and other factors such as experience, internal equity, market data, and job-related considerations. The range for this position is from $105,000 - $145,000, with offers contingent upon the various factors. The firm’s compensation strategy includes not just a base salary but also comprehensive benefits such as healthcare, paid time off, discretionary merit bonuses, life and disability insurance, retirement plans and tailored learning opportunities.

 

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US